📢 We’re Hiring: Managing Director
đź“Ť Location: South Yorkshire
💼 Salary: £120,000–£150,000 + Benefits
🧠Sector: Services for Purposeful Life Events
Leading with Purpose
We’re a thriving, purpose-led business with two decades of success, a strong reputation, and a loyal client base — operating in a sector that makes a real difference.
We’ve reached a pivotal stage: ready to expand our reach, strengthen our operations, and evolve our structure — without losing the essence of what makes us special.
That’s where you come in.
The Role: Managing Director
As our next Managing Director, you’ll take the reins of day-to-day operations, working closely alongside our visionary Founder to guide the business into its next phase of growth. You’ll bring strategic direction, commercial discipline, and people-first leadership — supported by a talented senior team and an active, engaged Board.
Key Responsibilities
âś… Strategic Leadership
* Shape and deliver realistic, insight-led strategic plans
* Balance ambition with execution — setting clear, focused priorities
âś… Operational Delivery
* Bring structure and accountability without sacrificing creativity or pace
* Strengthen processes and governance to enable sustainable progress
âś… Financial Leadership
* Own budgeting, forecasting, and overall financial performance
* Help the wider team make financially informed decisions
âś… Culture & People
* Foster a high-performing, purpose-led culture
* Lead with empathy, integrity, and high standards
* Be a visible, values-driven leader across the business
âś… Data & Decision-Making
* Embed insight-led thinking at every level
* Use data to drive better, faster decisions — without losing our entrepreneurial spirit
âś… External Engagement
* Deepen sector knowledge and market understanding
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key external stakeholders
What We’re Looking For
You’re commercially astute and emotionally intelligent — a leader who thrives on meaningful work and brings a clear sense of purpose.
You’ll likely bring:
✔️ Proven leadership experience as MD / CEO / COO in a scaling or founder-led business
✔️ Full financial accountability, ideally in companies with £15m+ turnover
✔️ Strong understanding of people, culture, and values-driven leadership
✔️ Confident communicator with Board-level presence
✔️ A track record of building, leading, and retaining high-performing teams
✔️ A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach
✔️ (Bonus) Experience in purpose-led, creative, media, digital or tech sectors
Why This Role Matters
This is more than a job. It’s a unique opportunity to shape the future of a respected, purpose-led company — with the full support of its Founder and Board.
* Build on a strong foundation and evolve what’s already working.
* You’ll lead with clarity, compassion, and commercial confidence, without disrupting the heart of our culture.
* Introduce fresh thinking where it’s needed.
* Make a lasting impact on a business that’s ready for its next chapter.
Sound like you?
Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.
* Let’s create something remarkable, together.